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Ethan took a shower and dressed in his usual outfit, which looked no better than rags. As he moved closer to the mirror to fix his hair, thoughts of Sophia flooded his mind.“Where could Sophia be? Why would she run away at a time like this? Isn’t her family supposed to be the safest place for her right now? There’s something I need to find out because I don’t understand why she left when they’re in trouble. But I won’t judge her—not yet. I don’t know what really happened.”Muttering to himself, he turned to the bed and picked up his shabby-looking bag.Ethan walked down the hallway, his footsteps deliberate, careful not to draw attention. Stepping outside, he flagged down a taxi and got in.Not far away, Elisabeth was driving toward the hotel when she spotted Ethan entering the cab.*“Where is he going? There’s something off about this guy… acting poor, yet always finding a way to be in the middle ofeverything. I need to keep an eye on him.”* She muttered to herself and decided to f
Heavens Fortune System A Familiar Threat
As Elisabeth drove, a chuckle played on her lips. She glanced at Ethan and teased, “Ethan, do you even remember our conversation about the job? Aren’t you the least bit concerned about it? Or maybe… you don’t actually need a job. After all, you’re a cool guy, lying low for some reason.” She smirked playfully.Ethan blinked, momentarily pulled from his thoughts. “What? No… sorry about that. I can start fresh next month, right? I just have a few things to sort out first, so they won’t distract me when I start working with you.” His tone was casual, though his mind remained preoccupied with Mr. Caldwell’s company situation.“It’s fine,” Elisabeth said, waving it off. Then, her eyes flickered with curiosity. “So, who was that girl whose house you just left?”Ethan frowned slightly. “What girl?” he asked sharply.“Don’t play dumb. I saw her,” she said with a grin.“Oh, you mean Lila? I wasn’t there for her. I went to see her father—he invited me over to discuss a few things.” His voice rem
Heavens Fortune System A Haunting Presence
Sophia was still in shock, staring at Paul as if trying to piece together how he had found her.“What? I’m not here to hurt you,” Paul said with a grin, his gaze locked onto hers.Sophia’s expression hardened. “Are you the one who sent those men after me?” Her sharp eyes narrowed in suspicion.A flicker of nervousness crossed Paul’s face. He struggled to find a quick denial, but before he could say a word, Sophia pressed on.“You sent those street thugs after me. Why?”Paul hesitated, clearly caught off guard. He exhaled, then said, “I was only looking for you. I never asked anyone to go after you.”Sophia didn’t waver. “Why are you looking for me? What do I owe you?”Paul’s grin returned, but this time, there was something unsettling about it. “I thought you were supposed to be pregnant.”A heavy silence filled the room.Paul tilted his head. “Oh? Did you get rid of it? Or was it just a rumor?” He chuckled, his words laced with mockery.Elena, who had been watching quietly, frowned i
Heavens Fortune System Shattered Innocence
Elena held Sophia’s hand as they walked side by side toward their humble home.Sophia’s steps were slow and heavy, her face streaked with tears of frustration. It was as if the weight of everything was pressing down on her all at once.“Sophia, you have to act normal,” Elena urged gently. “Everything will be alright, especially now that Jude’s brother is involved. He won’t rest until we get through this together. Mama can’t see you like this—she’ll start worrying, and I don’t like it when she stresses herself. You know her health isn’t good enough for that.”Sophia took a deep breath, straightening her posture as she wiped her face. “Hmm,” she murmured, trying to compose herself.By the time they reached home, both girls quietly settled into their small room for the night. But while Elena quickly drifted off to sleep, Sophia lay awake, her thoughts running wild.She reached for her earpiece, hoping that music would calm her mind enough to rest. As she scrolled through her phone, searc
Heavens Fortune System A Reckoning of Deception
“Dad, don’t let this unfortunate man deceive you. How is it possible that he didn’t know Sophia was pregnant when he claims they were dating? You mean to tell me he hasn’t seen her since that night you visited? Or is he just trying to change the subject?” David accused, his words cutting sharply against Ethan.“David, stay out of this,” Mr. Caldwell’s tone was firm and authoritative.David and Lila exchanged shocked glances.Mr. Caldwell turned to Ethan. “I didn’t know you were unaware of Sophia’s pregnancy… Well, come inside. I’ll go change, and then we’ll head to the company together. There’s not much time left before the voting is over. If there’s anything we can still do, now is the time.” He gestured for Ethan to follow him inside.Once they reached the parlor, Mr. Caldwell motioned for Ethan to sit.Ethan’s expression darkened with worry as Mr. Caldwell, who was about to head to his room to change, suddenly stopped mid-step and turned back to face him.“Ethan,” Mr. Caldwell call
Heavens Fortune System A Deal with the Unknown
The heavy silence filled the room for a moment.“Sir, I’ll leave you to think about it. If you need me to intervene, I will, but if you say no, I promise to leave and never return,” Ethan said, his voice different from the nervous tone he usually spoke in.Mr. Caldwell stared at him in disbelief, as if he were seeing Ethan for the first time. Until now, he had only seen him as an ordinary young man—brilliant in accounting, but nothing more. However, at this moment, Ethan’s presence silenced even David and Lila, who had been using every opportunity to mock him.Contemplating his options, Mr. Caldwell finally spoke, his voice calm but laced with sarcasm. “Who really are you, Ethan?”Ethan opened his mouth to speak but hesitated. He couldn’t reveal his true identity—not yet. His mission required him to remain unnoticed, to let people believe he was still the same nobody they had always known. The disguise was easy to maintain; the only difference now was that he was no longer truly power
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As the car came to a stop, Mr. Caldwell stepped out, and the security personnel lined up in a straight formation, bowing their heads in greeting.“Welcome back, sir,” their voices echoed in unison.“Yeah…” Mr. Caldwell muttered, his gaze sweeping across the company grounds.Immediately, his expression darkened. “Why are there so few people at work?” He scanned the inside from where he stood, quickly realizing that more than half of the workforce was absent.Before the head of security could respond, the company’s manager hurried outside.“Good morning, sir,” he greeted, bowing his head.Mr. Caldwell ignored the formalities. “Where is everyone?” he asked, his voice laced with curiosity and frustration.Ethan followed closely behind, but his presence went unnoticed by the others.The manager hesitated before answering, choosing his words carefully. “Actually, these are the remaining employees who received at least a small tip. Most of the others left because they believed the company wo
Heavens Fortune System Unseen Threat
After several hours of locking himself in, cross-checking files and reviewing reports, Ethan finally leaned back in his chair, exhaling deeply. His muscles ached from sitting too long, but his mind was restless.Suddenly, a familiar face surfaced in his thoughts.Sophia.“She must really be going through a lot wherever she is now,” he muttered, rubbing his temples. “I just wish she had tried to talk to me before making the decision to leave her family and run away. I would have helped her… Though, she probably didn’t think I could.” He scoffed bitterly. “Everyone still sees me as that poor Ethan Fallow.”His gaze drifted toward the sleek, customized black card resting on his desk—the one issued to him as the son of Harrington. A small smirk formed at the corner of his lips.“But now, there’s nothing I can’t handle. Even if it costs billions… I have the means to fix things.”He reached for a water bottle, taking a long sip before setting it down with a decisive thud.“I should be doing
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Mr. Anderson, sensing the tension, turned to his manager. “We’ll sort this out later. This doesn’t concern Mr… um… Ethan here,” he said, patting Ethan’s back lightly.The manager hesitated but eventually nodded.With that, Ethan left.As they walked back inside, the secretary shot Mr. Anderson a curious glance. “Sir, what do you think is really going on with that woman? Why didn’t he want her to see him?”Mr. Anderson’s expression shifted instantly—his earlier amusement replaced by a sharp, unreadable look.Realizing she had overstepped, the secretary quickly dropped the subject, falling silent as they continued toward the elevator.The manager, however, lingered near the reception, watching Elizabeth. The moment she moved toward her car, he discreetly followed.Just as she was about to step inside, he spoke. “Hi.” His tone was light, paired with a casual smile to keep things non-threatening.Elizabeth halted, eyeing him from head to toe. The flicker of disinterest in her gaze told hi
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Just as Ethan was about to leave the meeting room, Mr. Anderson suddenly recalled the earlier incident.“Excuse me, sir,” he said, causing Ethan to pause and turn back briefly.“About what happened earlier… with my employee. I’d like to know the details so I can handle it properly,” he continued, his ever-present smile now subdued, his gaze serious.After a brief silence, Ethan finally spoke. “You should ask the receptionist about that. She’ll explain everything to your understanding. I can’t expose him just like that.” His tone was calm, carrying both maturity and politeness.Mr. Anderson nodded. “I see. That’s fine, sir. Thank you for doing business with us.” Then, after a short pause, he added, “If you don’t mind, I can have my driver take you to your destination in my car.”Despite being much older than Ethan, Mr. Anderson still treated him with unwavering respect.Observing this, the manager silently mused, Life is truly unpredictable.“Thanks for the offer,” Ethan replied, match
The Power Behind the Mask
His steps were quick and deliberate as he walked, weighed down by the humiliation of his downfall.He approached the woman at the table, but her fearful expression was gone. Now that all eyes were on him, she knew he wouldn’t dare try anything reckless.“You see what you caused?” he spat, his voice laced with anger.“What do you mean, what I caused?” she shot back, her voice steady.He hesitated, momentarily taken aback. It was the first time any of the workers had dared to talk back to him.“So now you really think you can stand up to me?” He let out a bitter laugh, frustration and anxiety clear in his expression.Biting his lip, he scanned the room, chuckled again, and turned on his heel, making his way to the manager’s office.Inside, Mr. Anderson and Ethan conversed like two billionaires of the same caliber. The smile on Mr. Anderson’s face and the respectful way he addressed Ethan left lingering questions in everyone’s minds.As they entered the office, Mr. Anderson gestured towa
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Mr. Anderson waved a hand in response to the greetings, a broad smile on his face as he stepped out of the elevator, his eyes scanning the lobby.The manager quickly approached him. “Sir, do you need anything?” he asked respectfully.“Ethan is here,” Mr. Anderson announced, still glancing around as if searching for something—or someone—who fit his expectations.The assistant manager stiffened. His brows furrowed as a troubling thought crossed his mind. Could it be… that man I just looked down on?But Mr. Anderson didn’t elaborate.“Oh, okay,” the manager responded hastily, then turned to the security team. “We’re expecting a very important guest right now. Everyone, prepare to give a warm welcome.” His gaze shifted toward the entrance, anticipating the arrival of a luxury car.Meanwhile, Mr. Anderson made his way through the hall, heading toward the reception desk where a young woman attended to visitors. His two towering bodyguards flanked him, and behind them, the assistant manager
The Power of Presence
As he was about to turn and leave, his gaze met Ethan’s. There was something in Ethan’s eyes—a silent warning.He quickly turned back to Ethan. “Hey, you… what do you want here?” he muttered in a rude tone, eyeing Ethan from head to toe.He knew that look. Ethan had heard everything.“What do you need?” he asked again, his voice sharper this time. But Ethan didn’t reply immediately.“I’m here to see Mr. Anderson,” Ethan finally said in a calm tone.The man let out a mocking laugh.“What? Really?” He turned back to the receptionist he had just been harassing. “Did you hear that?” he asked, pointing at Ethan.Ethan gently moved the man’s finger away, unfazed.The man’s expression darkened as he turned back to Ethan. “You bastard… who do you think you are?” he sneered.“Don’t point your fingers at me,” Ethan replied, his voice steady and his expression unreadable.The man let out a faint chuckle and locked eyes with Ethan. “What do you want with Mr. Anderson?”“That’s none of your busine
Corrupt Authority
At the Hotel Where Ethan StaysEthan woke up that morning and glanced at the clock—it was already 7 a.m. He rushed into the bathroom, brushed his teeth, and took a quick shower. After getting dressed, he looked no different from any ordinary man; nothing about his appearance suggested he had ever seen a million dollars in his life. Despite his rugged looks, he was undeniably handsome, with striking eyes that could draw attention. However, due to his poor appearance and social status, no woman wanted to be associated with him.After ordering breakfast from the hotel, he waited a few minutes until it was delivered. Once he finished eating, he stepped out of his room and walked down the hallway.As usual, some of the hotel staff snickered as he passed by.Gossip seemed to be their profession, and minding their own business was a sin they had no intention of committing.Rumors about him spread freely—some speculated that he was in a relationship with Elizabeth, which explained how he coul
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The Illusion of Obedience
“I’ll find the key and figure it out. Are you with me or not?” Lucas said, standing up, his expression tense.“Are you crazy?” Emily snapped. “Do you have any idea what would happen if he found out we even thought about peeking into that world? He’d destroy us. He’s never mentioned it, not even once, and I never dared to ask because I know it’s a secret.”Lucas narrowed his eyes. “You have to listen to me. You won’t succeed without me. I know what the key looks like, and I understand him better than you do. So let me decide when it happens.” Her voice was firm, but her eyes held a flicker of melancholy.Lucas stomped his foot , frustration radiating off him“Are you afraid of him? Huh?” He locked eyes with her, his tone accusatory.“He won’t even notice,” Lucas continued, his voice urgent. “We’ll plan everything. We’ll hire some guys to take out the guards the night we do it, and then we’ll disappear with everything.”Emily let out a sharp breath and straightened, her expression harde
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Mr. Maxwell’s gaze remained unreadable.As they stepped out of the house, Lucas finally spoke. “Why would Dad send us back? Doesn’t he see it’s late? Can’t we just stay here?” His voice carried a mix of curiosity and frustration.Emily masked her disappointment with a forced smile. “He doesn’t want to be disturbed, so let him be. Once he’s done with his work, he’ll come around. Don’t worry,” she reassured him.They drove back home in silence.Later that night, in her bedroom, Emily sat on the edge of her bed, lost in thought.“Why is he acting so differently?” she muttered to herself. “The last time I stayed with him was… what, three years ago? He wasn’t like this back then.”A creeping sense of unease settled in her chest.“I need to act fast. He must have a plan… or maybe something’s going on that I don’t know about.” Her fingers tightened around the sheets.Then, a darker thought struck her.“Could it be that he thinks he has another child out there? That he plans to make someone e